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People don't like being told what to do - they prefer to be encouraged to think through how to best manage a situation.

Daylight Saving Time is good time to check on things at the office, such as batteries and old equipment that need replacing.

Despite spending the most on health care, Americans experience shorter life expectancy, higher obesity rates, and a higher rate of infant death.

Chicken noodle soup for the medical practice staff soul. Here are ways to bring together different age groups.

An explainer of the AAPA's Optimal Team Practice (OTP) initiative and why it's important to improving care.

Are you issuing embarrassing correction emails after goofing up your initial correspondence? Here's how to avoid this snafu.

Leadership teams wonder why their best-laid plans have gone awry. Here's how employees feel.

Physician turnover to an ongoing physician shortage and staffing a health care facility can be very difficult. Here are five tips to make sure you are prepared.

When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace, physicians must adhere to higher standard.

From creating new services to making better use of tech, if you’re among the planners hoping to make 2018 your practice’s best year ever, here are seven strategies that can help.

Here is how you can give your practice staff constructive feedback, helping them build on strengths and discover ways to improve.

As the fight against sleep disorders rages on, PAs find themselves on the front lines thanks to their excellent training and ability to adapt.

Is recreational marijuana now legal in your state? There are new concerns for medical practices to contemplate.

Physician practices receive subpoenas for documents every day. Here's what your practice staff needs to know when you receive one.

Readers' favorite practice management "Pearls" articles from the past year to help improve their practices.

Physicians who solely rely on forms and checklists to terminate an employee are making a huge mistake, says this lawyer.

Burnout can spread rapidly. Here are six ways to protect your team and ensure the virus doesn't get too far.

You will likely have an issue with sexual harassment at your practice, here are six ways to deal with the problem and ensure it gets resolved.

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to review the annual goals you made last year at this time.

Medical practices must follow basic rules and good management principles to avoid serious holiday party liability.

A great staff and remaining independent has given Dr. Hoffman a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

The cost of doing business in healthcare continues to rise as reimbursements continue to drop. How do you keep your staff happy and feel like they are valued?

A new resolution from the AMA opposed independent practice by PAs, which is not something the profession is seeking.

Every practice has them: disgruntled employees and patients. Here's how to handle their complaints and avoid lawsuits.

A physician shortage may be contributing to burnout, but help is on the way-and creative staffing might keep you going until it gets here.